M5.0 earthquake: south of Panama
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near south of Panama on October 21, 2026. It was recorded at 01:20 AM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:20:02 AM
October 21, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 190 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.3 earthquake on June 4, 2012.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 21, 2026 earthquake near south of Panama?
The earthquake occurred near south of Panama at 4.598° N, 82.703° W, at a depth of 10 km.
How strong was the earthquake near south of Panama?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near south of Panama?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.